Players of Canada during a training session before the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Qatar in Vancouver. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

When the two teams play in Vancouver on Thursday, Asian champion Qatar will try to maintain its recent success against co-host Canada.

In their first FIFA World Cup play, Qatar upset Switzerland with a late equaliser to win a point for the first time, and Canada also held Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B match thanks to a late goal from Cyle Larin.

Canada vs Qatar head-to-head:

• Total matches: 1
• Canada: 1
• Qatar: 0
• Draws: 0

Canada vs Qatar form guide:

Canada: D W D D W

• Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Canada 1-1 Ireland
• Canada 2-0 Uzbekistan
• Canada 0-0 Tunisia
• Canada 2-2 Iceland

Qatar: D D L L D

• Qatar 1-1 Switzerland
• Qatar 0-0 El Salvador
• Italy 1-0 Qatar
• Qatar 0-3 Tunisia
• Syria 1-1 Qatar

Canada vs Qatar predicted line-ups:

Canada: Crepeau — Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea — Buchanan, Kone, Eustaquio, Millar — David, Oluwaseyi.

Qatar: Abunada (GK) — Al Oui, Miguel, Khoukhi, Elamin — Gaber, Madibo, Laye — Junior, Abdurisag, Afif.

Published on Jun 18, 2026